Vizet and Luna left the ward, intending to go to the tearoom for a cup of hot tea and relax a little, when they ran right into Hecate Graves, who had just come out of Janus Thickey Ward.
Galen Claudius and Daedalus Wellesley were with her as well, and they seemed to be discussing something.
"Mr. Lovegood, we've all confirmed it!" she said, somewhat excited. "It's just like you said..."
"Those marks on Frank and Alice aren't as simple as wrinkles. There really are wounds originating from the Cruciatus Curse."
"I didn't expect it either..." Galen Claudius said with emotion. "That 'symbiosis' phenomenon that might exist among Magical creatures actually appeared in the Longbottoms."
"I'm partly responsible too." Daedalus Wellesley sighed. "The Longbottoms' excessive aging..."
"I've seen it on other patients during treatment as well. I never imagined those wrinkles weren't just wrinkles, but could actually be scars from the Cruciatus Curse."
"Daedalus, you mustn't blame yourself!" Hecate Graves said hurriedly. "As Head of the Department of Magical Injuries, I failed to identify it. I should be the one bearing the main responsibility!"
"I think it's also because this situation is far too rare..." Vizet said. "I think if not for Voldemort and the Death Eaters, none of this would have happened!"
Hearing Vizet say the name "Voldemort," the three Head Healers' expressions still stiffened, showing obvious discomfort;
This could be considered a common phenomenon among Wizards in England. Most Wizards in England would have an overreaction that outsiders found hard to understand when they heard someone call "Voldemort" by name.
Hecate Graves was more concerned about the Longbottoms, so she adjusted quickly and nodded in agreement. "Yes! None of this should ever have happened!"
"Now that we've figured this out and confirmed Frank and Alice's special condition, I believe